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turbo38sfi
10-12-2009, 07:11 PM
I have a single tuner Series 2 lifetime sub. Can it be sold? I know that the new owner can not put his name on it, but can it be sold and if so what's it value?

Looking to buy a new HD receiver and figured I may be able to sell mine 1st to recoup some cost.

Thanks in advance.
lafos
10-12-2009, 07:32 PM
You can sell it, and the new owner can put it in his name on tivo.com or by calling TiVo. It'll complete the transfer ate he connects at the new zip code. The lietime service goes with the box, so be sure to advertise that it has lifetime service.
turbo38sfi
10-12-2009, 07:46 PM
You can sell it, and the new owner can put it in his name on tivo.com or by calling TiVo. It'll complete the transfer ate he connects at the new zip code. The lietime service goes with the box, so be sure to advertise that it has lifetime service.

Any idea on approximate value?
jmace57
10-12-2009, 08:01 PM
Any idea on approximate value?

Just my opinion...without lifetime service...almost nothing. WITH lifetime service - $250 - $300.

What do you other guys think?

Jim
ThAbtO
10-12-2009, 08:03 PM
You can sell it after you activate a new lifetime subscription and save $100.
turbo38sfi
10-12-2009, 08:12 PM
I was figuring at least 200 since it is a lifetime sub. I just got the email from Tivo to upgrade. Gonna run me 300 for a new lifetime sub and 200 or a new HD box. So 500 in total. If I can dump this and recoup some cost, I'm all for it! :)
turbo38sfi
10-12-2009, 10:33 PM
Well, I just put it on Craigslit for 275. Forgot to mention it has a larger hard drive wih 250 hour capacity. See if I get any bites.
Resist
10-12-2009, 11:17 PM
WITH lifetime service - $250 - $300.

What do you other guys think?I think your estimate is extremely high. A Series 2 (even with a Lifetime) is not worth that much these days, as everyone wants to watch video in HiDef now.
drey
10-13-2009, 02:34 AM
What's the model of your Series 2? Single tuner, dual tuner?

As others have mentioned, it would be good if someone will pay you $200 for it. But don't expect much more than that.
Resist
10-13-2009, 09:21 AM
Single tuner, dual tuner?The OP already stated it was a single tuner Series 2. So even with a lifetime, I think $200 is way to much.
blips
10-13-2009, 10:11 AM
On ebay (as I was just looking to buy one) they are going from $160-$180 shipped.
scandia101
10-13-2009, 12:11 PM
Well, I just put it on Craigslit for 275. Forgot to mention it has a larger hard drive wih 250 hour capacity. See if I get any bites.

If this is your only Tivo, if you sell it and the new owner puts it on their account before you by another lifetime sub for a new tivo, you'll have to pay $399 for lifetime.
turbo38sfi
10-14-2009, 09:37 AM
If this is your only Tivo, if you sell it and the new owner puts it on their account before you by another lifetime sub for a new tivo, you'll have to pay $399 for lifetime.

Thanks, good thing to point out..I won't let that happen.
Resist
10-15-2009, 01:51 AM
You didn't mention how old the box or the upgraded Hard Drive is.
musictime
10-15-2009, 05:12 AM
yes,of course.